We had our own hire car on Mauii but after reading other reviews decided to book the luxury small group tour so we could both enjoy the sights and eliminate the stress of driving those unknown hairpin bends and 1 lane bridges. In hindsight I would have driven ourselves as yes some of the trip was very tricky driving but for the price paid I really didnt think it was worth it. The food at both breakfast and lunch was not what I would call luxury and the day we went the bus was full which I think if there was only a few people it would have felt a bit more luxurious. After finally getting to Hana there's not much there and if I went next time I would do the helicopter ride back for not that much more money. On a positive note, the tour guide, Mel, was one of the friendliest guides I have ever encountered and what she didnt know was not worth knowing. She was fabulous and the best thing about the trip. So, next time for me, I would save my money which 751 AUS is not small change, and put it towards a helicopter trip which would have ticked all our boxes and saved a very long drawn out day which left me feeling like I'd made the wrong choice.
We had the advantage of being the only two booked on this tour. We had a wonderful tour guide, Jay who was pleasantly nice and very knowledgeable about the sights and history of Maui. There was not a boring moment on this journey. I didn't realize that the road to Hana was so long and had a lot of areas to cover that you just can't stop at all it had to offer. But Jay stopped at a few places where we could take pictures and swim if we wanted to. Also, breakfast and lunch places we stopped at were great too! This tour is a must do!
What a great tour! My family took the Road to Hana Luxury Tour and it was terrific. Our guide, Melanie, knew so much about Maui and was so nice. She was also great navigating the small winding road and was quick to point out sights and share local lore. The restaurants we dined at were first rate. I would highly recommend this tour!